10 Foods Scientifically Proven To Lower Cholesterol

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Oats Starting your day with a bowl of oatmeal or an oat-based cereal can help lower cholesterol.

Whole Grains Like oats, barley and other whole grains are excellent sources of soluble fiber, which can help reduce LDL cholesterol.

Beans Beans are packed with soluble fiber and take longer to digest, making you feel full for longer.

Nuts Almonds, walnuts, and other nuts are heart-healthy snacks that can help lower cholesterol.

Fruits Fruits such as apples, grapes, strawberries, and citrus fruits are rich in pectin, a type of soluble fiber that helps lower LDL cholesterol. T

Fatty Fish Fatty fish like salmon, mackerel, and sardines are high in omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3s can help lower triglycerides.

Soy Soy products, including tofu, soy milk, and edamame, can help reduce cholesterol levels. Soy protein has been shown to lower LDL.

Vegetable Oils Replacing butter or lard with vegetable oils such as olive, canola, and sunflower oil can help reduce LDL cholesterol.

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